Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix in a bowl, all the crust ingredients.
  2. Press mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; chill.
  3. In a big bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  4. Gradually add milk; beat until smooth.
  5. Add melted chocolate chips, eggs, and vanilla; stir until well blended.
  6. Pour into crust.
  7. Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches hot water; place in a 300 degree oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set.
  8. Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  9. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
  10. Cool at room temperature for 3 hours.
  11. Chill overnight.
  12. Just before serving, remove sides of pan.
  13. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate chips.